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My favourite time of year - summer and all that comes with it! What beats al fresco Aperol Spritz, golden hour, light layers over shoulders to cover up when the sun goes down, and the fragrant scents of summer blooms. Perfection. If you’re still in the planning stages, get your gals over to the garden, pour a few glasses of fizz and peruse the pages of An Essex Wedding magazine. This issue we have so much to inspire – amazing florals, three real weddings each bursting with individuality and an amazing, styled shoot. As well as this, our amazing Fashion Editor, Claire Ridley has compiled five pages of boho bliss! You won’t wanna miss it!
To submit your own nuptials to grace the pages of An Essex Wedding, get in touch via our website www.anessex.wedding/get-involved
Happy planning!
Rachel x |
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| Be Our Guest |
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Stoke By Nayland Resort
Situated on 300 acres, SbN Resort is surrounded by idyllic countryside. Everywhere you look, fabulous views offer amazing photo opportunities. There are meandering pathways amidst enchanting woodland, romantic backdrops of expansive lakes and stunning views across beautiful Constable Country. The function spaces offer exclusive terraces so guests can enjoy panoramic views of the beautiful Dedham Vale.
Guests enter the contemporary 80-bedroom hotel via the bright and airy lobby, featuring bespoke silk cherry blossom wallpaper to reflect the heritage of the family-owned business – sister company, Boxford Farms. SbN also offers further accommodation in the10 eco-friendly Apple Tree Lodge apartments.
SbN’s largest and most spectacular banqueting room, the Devora Suite, benefits from panoramic golf course and lake views from both inside the hotel and from the private outdoor terrace. Ideal for larger celebrations, the Devora Suite can accommodate up to 220 guests for a wedding breakfast and an additional 80 evening guests. The Devora Terrace can also be used for an outdoor ceremony with up to 100 guests.
Primarily used to host civil ceremonies, the Constable Rooms consists of two flexible interconnecting rooms – the Haywain and the Dedham – which offer panoramic views of the beautiful Dedham Vale from the exclusive outdoor terrace. They can be hired individually for an intimate celebration with 20 guests or used for larger ceremonies for up to 200 guests. For your wedding breakfast, the Constable Rooms can accommodate 70 guests, plus additional evening guests up to a maximum of 150.
In the summer months, happy couples can enjoy an outdoor festival feel for their special day on our exclusive, secluded tipi site which enjoys an idyllic hilltop, wooded location with wildflower meadow and breathtaking views overlooking two lakes – just five minutes from the hotel. The tipis can accommodate up to 100 day guests plus an additional 50 evening guests.
An ideal location for hosting a wedding weekend with plenty of accommodation for guests. Some may even like to enjoy some downtime at the spa!
Visit: www.stokebynayland.com
Check out more local venues on page 23 of the current issue available now: www.anessex.wedding/free-download |
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| Surprise guests with a champagne tower! |
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Surprise guests with a champagne tower! Beautiful wedding venue, Houchins, now offers a champagne tower which is proving very popular - and is a great photo opportunity! Why not add this to your package to kick off the reception drinks or to welcome evening guests. Or whenever the happy couple would like. Houchins will construct the champagne tower in the perfect position with 55 glasses for £150 (champagne not included - but it can be added to a drinks package or they can pay corkage - however they would like to do it). The couple can then of course pour the champagne and get the bubbles flowing!
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| All glammed up - Hollywood-style showstoppers |
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These movie star-inspired gowns are worthy of the red carpet and will give you the star power you're looking for your big day.
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| Picturesque Parga |
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Editor Claire Ridley jetted to Parga Beach Resort in this popular coastal town located on the north-west coast of Greece
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
1 Sep 2024 - Old Essex Barn Wedding Show
Cranes Lane, Kelvedon, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9AX
www.countyweddingevents.com/old-essex-barn-wedding-show
15 Sep 2024 - Orsett Hall Wedding Show
Prince Charles Avenue, Orsett, Essex, RM16 3HS
www.countyweddingevents.com/orsett-hall-wedding-show
22 Sep 2024 - Prested Hall Wedding Show
Feering, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9EE
www.countyweddingevents.com/prested-hall-wedding-show
Are you a venue or show organiser hosting your own wedding event, open day or showcase? Then submit your event details here now: www.county.wedding/events-add |
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| View the latest issue of An Essex Wedding for FREE! |
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| Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, An Essex Wedding is now available for free – simply follow this link to download the latest issue. For even more inspiration, you can also check out our previous issues. Interested in areas outside of Essex? You can read any of our other 18 regional wedding magazines here. Happy planning! |
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